Tyrant I am from MI9

Chapter 43

Chu Li sneered, and said in a deep voice: "Last time he caused a war between the two countries for your daughter, and his reputation among the people plummeted. It is really not wise to turn against me at this time. What's more, King Xuan of Qin just pacified the north a while ago. The war at Yanmen Pass caused the Xiongnu to go three thousand miles away. In Qin State, Qi An is not a fool. If Qin State is restored to its vitality, our countries will all have to follow the old path of the Six Kingdoms of the Warring States Period. At this time, even if he does not take the initiative Show me your favor, and I will also stop this war."

"King Xuan of Qin is really an outstanding man!" Zhuang Dianru sighed, and said in a deep voice: "If our country has such a god of war, the southern border will have no worries."

"If you have a famous general, you have to meet the Ming Lord to have room for development." Chu Li said disapprovingly: "Now the emperor of Qin is incompetent and incompetent, the treacherous ministers of Qin are in power, and King Qin Xuan can't support the building alone. Persisting until today is already an anomaly. You don’t have to worry, now we only need the three kingdoms to unite with other vassal states to add fire, and Qin will be in chaos.”

"What's your opinion, Your Highness?"

"Facing the high and stepping on the low is the way to survive," Chu Li said with a faint smile: "Qin Zhiyan is so powerful now, I will give him another firewood to make his prestige even higher. Qin Huang Suspicious, even with his own son, he has never trusted him at all. The civil strife in Qin State should continue."

Zhuang Dianru nodded clearly, and said slowly: "No wonder Xichuan built the Xuanwang Temple in a big way, in the name of thanking Xuanwang for avenging the Xichuan people who died at the hands of the Huns. It was originally such a thought."

"Everyone gathers firewood with great enthusiasm. Yan Hui has always been very good at sowing dissension." Chu Li snorted coldly, and said lightly: "I called you here today because I have another matter to discuss with you."

"Your Highness, please speak."

"Above the grand ceremony, I want to stand up."

Zhuang Dianru shuddered a little, frowned slightly, and said calmly: "Empress Li and even the foundation of the country, the foundation of royal blood inheritance, are the great affairs of the country. But I don't know who His Highness wants?"

"Your daughter, Zhuang Qingxia."

Chu Li's voice sounded like a thunderbolt exploding on Zhuang Dianru's head. The body of the white-bearded and white-haired old man was shocked, his eyes widened suddenly, and he said in a deep voice, "Your Highness, absolutely not!"

"Hehe, Mr. Zhuang," Chu Li smiled and shook his head, and said, "I really should let the group of outsiders who impeach you all day and say that you are a spy sent by Dongqi listen to what true loyalty and patriotism mean. "

"Your Highness," Zhuang Dianru quickly stood up from the soft chair, knelt down on the ground, and said in a deep voice: "The old minister never dared to call himself loyal to the emperor and patriotic, but Qingxia and Qi'an had a close relationship. Over the years, you I have made a big mistake long ago by conniving and appeasement. Your Highness can't do such absurd and wrong things just because you feel pity for the veteran."

"Mr. Zhuang," Chu Li stepped forward, frowning, and said movingly while supporting Zhuang Dianru's shoulders: "Back then, Mr. gave me hope in a desperate situation, took me away from the land of tigers and wolves, and planned for me for many years. Without Mr. Chuli, there would be no Chuli today. The friendship between you and my monarch, the relationship between teachers and students will never change."

Zhuang Dianru burst into tears, and said emotionally: "Your Highness is a sage of destiny. Even if there is no veteran, he will turn danger into good fortune and escape from danger. Veteran is just a servant who paves the way for His Highness."

Chu Li held onto Zhuang Dianru's shoulders tightly, shook his head with a wry smile, and said in a deep voice, "But sir, I want to make Qing Xia queen today, but not to repay your kindness."

"Your Highness?" Zhuang Dianru asked suspiciously.

"Mr. Zhuang, if I say that I am doing it for myself, do you believe it or not?" Chu Li said with affirmation, his eyes fixed on the front. "I don't know why, although all the evidence shows that she is a spy sent by Qi'an, but I still believe that she is not!"

"Maybe she was before, but now, I can be sure that she is definitely not Qi'an's spy." Chu Li's eyes flashed, and he turned his head slowly, with a soothing voice.

Zhuang Dianru looked into Chu Li's eyes, sighed and said, "Why are you so sure, Your Highness? If Your Highness guesses wrong, Nan Chu will fall into a very passive position. After all, the mother of a country is not a child's play."

"Sir, since I was a child, everything I do is based on the overall situation, and I refuse to leave any mistakes. If there is even the slightest doubt, I will never be in danger. Do you still remember the year when King Qi was 45 years old? , Xiao Xiu who died in Nanguo City?"

How could he not remember that that year, when Chu Li was only 13 years old, when the guard Xiao Xiu was practicing sword with Chu Li, he actually used the swallow sword technique of the Red Palace School of the Eastern Qi Dynasty, Chu Li secretly remembered it in his heart.On the second day, they set up a plan to send Xiao Xiu to Nanguo City, and secretly ordered people to beat him to death with sticks.In fact, at that time, it was not a big mistake to learn the one-and-a-half-style swordsmanship of the Red Palace Academy, nor could it prove that Xiao Xiu was a spy of the Qi State. Shaking his head slowly, he said in a deep voice, "I can't take this risk."

Maybe it's because he has become a habit of being betrayed and betrayed by others, which makes him have such a guard against others.

"Mr. Zhuang, maybe I made a mistake that time, but I don't regret it." Chu Li said slowly, his voice was as mellow as the waves of the sea, the room was warm, and a huge copper stove was placed in the middle of the ground, burning for a while The room was as warm as spring, and the young emperor was in a broad robe with big sleeves. He looked straight ahead and said in a deep voice, "But I know that if I don't do it this time, I will definitely regret it."

"Your Highness..."

"Mr. Zhuang, don't stop me. Maybe this is the last time I want to trust someone sincerely. She sacrificed her life in the jungle to save me. I don't believe that everything is just a lie." Chu Li suddenly stood up Come on, walk slowly towards the military tent on one side, "Even if I'm wrong again, I have to give it a try."

The moon was huge and bright at night, Zhuang Dianru slowly walked out of the military tent, where the eldest son Zhuang Qinglin stood with his head bowed, seeing his father's figure, he rushed forward to meet him.

"Father, what happened? Why is your face so ugly?"

Zhuang Dianru glanced at the only son, sighed suddenly, and said in a deep voice: "Your Highness will be canonized as a queen at the enthronement ceremony tomorrow."

"Canonize the queen? Is this a good thing? I wonder whose daughter has this honor?" Zhuang Qinglin looked at his father suspiciously and asked slowly.

"It's your sister."

"Qingxia?" Zhuang Qinglin turned pale with shock, and said in a deep voice: "How could this be the case, Qingxia is devoted to Prince Qi, His Highness knows it. It is lucky to be able to save his life, how can he ascend the throne?"

"Speaking of which, I was the one who felt sorry for her. The reason why she became close to Qi An was because of my connivance and deliberation. Otherwise, we would not have gained the trust of Prince Qi, and it would not have been so easy to escape from Qi State. However, once she returns now, she will become a traitor, and it was I who harmed her." Zhuang Dianru sighed.

"Father, is there no room for turning around this matter?"

Zhuang Dianru shook his head slowly, and said in a deep voice: "Yesterday's sneak attack, we had been aware of it beforehand. Originally, we just wanted to pull out the wings of the Thirteenth King and Nanhuai County King. His Highness knew it was a trap, but eight thousand soldiers and horses ambushed outside the city. I'm still willing to follow Qingxia to the dense forest and take this opportunity to test her reality. Do you think there is still a chance to turn around?"

"Then Qingxia..."

"I can only hope that she will find good luck for herself." Zhuang Dianru walked out of the gate of the military aircraft camp with heavy steps, his old figure becoming more and more stooped.Tomorrow is the enthronement ceremony of Chu Li. The officials of Qin Tianjian have been making various preparations for Chu Li's enthronement all night. Everything seemed organized, busy but not chaotic.But at this time, Chu Li rode a horse and brought only a few guards to the small building in the south of the city, and knocked on the door of Qing Xia's room.

Sake was boiled in a small charcoal fire pot, and a few home-cooked dishes were placed on the book table. Qing Xia pushed aside the travel notes she was reading, sat on the side of the book table, picked up the jug, and poured a glass for Chu Li.

Chu Li was still in the white cotton gown, but after taking off his armor, it seemed that his sharpness had also been washed away.He has a wide robe with long sleeves and fluttering sleeves, and he has a touch of Chudi's style, which is completely different from the fierce and courageous Prince of Southern Chu in his daily life.Taking the sake from Qing Xia's hand, Chu Li raised his head and took a sip.This wine is not strong at all, the taste is pure, the taste is pure, and there is a fragrance.Flipping through the miscellaneous travel notes on Qingxia's desk, he asked in a faint voice: "Why do you have the time to read these?"

"I have nothing to do, just browse casually." Qing Xia said softly, lowered her head to arrange the books, stood up, put them on the bookshelf, and then went back to the small table and sat down.

This time they narrowly escaped death, something seemed to have changed between the two of them, the atmosphere in the air was gloomy, and there was an indescribable smell.They no longer calculated and acted against each other as before, but without acting, it seemed that they didn't know what to say at once.Qing Xia lowered her head, scooped up warm water with a small spoon, and gently poured it on the small white jade-like wine bottle, watching the steaming mist rise between the two, her eyes gradually became hazy.

"Have you always hated me?" Chu Li looked at Qing Xia sitting in front of him as if nothing had happened, and suddenly said, his voice was light, but there was a trace of depression, "I hate that I sent your banker from Qi country to Southern Chu, hate me for snatching you away from Qi An, hate me for making you the crown princess of Qi State?"

Qing Xia raised her head suspiciously, slightly raised the end of her eyes, and glanced at Chu Li.If it's the real Zhuang Qingxia, she should hate it.But what about Tang Xiaoshi?From the first day she came here, she seemed to have made an enemy with this man, and she was deliberately trying to escape from his cage, but there was never a clear reason.In fact, even she herself doesn't have a clear goal in this world, so how can she hate or not?

(End of this chapter)